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Clean as a whistle in this case is a RELATIVE term. Of course there is carbon on the inside surfaces, it's a diesel. What was being implied here however is that the exhaust diameter is impaired to the point that the emerging exhaust gases are not able to adequately exit----this is NOT the case. English is such a confusing language for some of us.....

Kubota L355 S S poor performance
Kubota Tractors
Replies 15 Post by Curt Fandrich

The King Kutter is a full floating design and from that standpoint it does very well. The problem is that it floats side to side as well. They could have eliminated that with a better linkage. I don't know why they allowed it, I can't see any benefit from it. I assume they did it the cheapest way.

-Don M

Mid vs Rear Mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 13 Post by Don M

Do you have the power steering kit installed on the 650?

JD 650 is a workhorse and cheap on fuel
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Roger L.

I don't have a snow blower, so I plow the snow. If it is any depth at all - or over ice - then it needs chains on both ends. After about two feet of depth, the compact is in over its head and I get out the big ag tractor to plow. At this point the compact becomes a chore tractor - often with the front chains only. I don't worry about it, just use it in moderation.

Tire Chains
Parts and Repair
Replies 7 Post by Roger L.

Have 1998 JD 955 hydro, with 70A loader, 60" belly mower, turf tires, 350 hrs. $16,500.00<br>859-254-7392 day, 859-299-7118 night

John Deere 955 w loader belly mower hydro turf tires
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by J. D. Kiser

Have 1998 JD 955 hydro, with 70A loader, 72" belly mower, turf tires, 350 hrs. $16,500.00<br>859-254-7392 day, 859-299-7118 night

John Deere 955 w loader belly mower hydro turf tires
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by J. D. Kiser

Without making this a novel, basically a comparison (of two similar quality implements) looks like this; most flails can be set to reverse cut (mulch) leaving a golf course quality cut (with the correct knives), but still have the ability to do the really ugly cutting too(instead of a bush-hog),also the weight is an advantage if you have a tail roller, every time you cut you roll the turf flat, the downside is they are a little slower because they cut based on finesse not brute strength, and there is no real collection ability, the clippings fall where they are cut, while a rotary is able to 'lift & cut' with an 'air tunnel' type deck, allowing cutting in the rain not just damp grass, collection systems are common, and blades are simple to sharpen and cost $20 times 3 blades, not $2.00 a piece times 200 knives with a flail ...... It all really comes down to your budget and what you want to achieve. Best of luck.

flail mower versus rotary mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 4 Post by Murf

My used Ford 1710 came with ROPS and canopy, but no seat belts. I ordered a set of belts from NH, but there was no obvious place to anchor them--I really didn't want to remove several case bolts, which seemed the only likely places. I finally installed the belts using small clevis pins and c-rings around the heavy fender support rods. That's either a good solution and suggestion for older tractors, or maybe somebody will tell me if it's a bad idea. I have had visions of a flip tearing off a fender and me ending up with a seatbelt corset.

Anyone ever use a ROPS
Tractor Projects
Replies 33 Post by TomG

Don't know the tractor, but I'd sure look for some sort of finger removable cap on top of the transmission case--possibly beneath the seat. Oil fills for front axles are more obscure and often look like an ordinary hex head bolt on top of the front axle housing. Both these type caps usually have dipsticks attached. I check my levels by wiping the stick and replacing it without screwing it back in. I believe this is the most common procedure, which will produce slightly higher oil levels than if the cap is screwed back in. Some old farm tractors did use square headed plugs on the side of cases. A plug was removed, and oil was added until it started running out of the hole, but that doesn't seem very likely on anything build since the 50's.

hydralic oil level
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by TomG

One advantage of loaded tires compared to either wheel weights of ballast boxes is that the weight in loaded tires produces a somewhat lower center of gravity. Loaded tires can be very inconvenient though. I've heard some very strong advice against using windshield washer fluid to load tires because some products are mostly methanol. Such products can produce an explosive air mixture inside tires. It is toxic and possibly flammable if it leaks. And, some tire shops won't work on methanol loaded tires. Anyway, that's the way the warnings I've heard go.

Filled tires vs weights
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 12 Post by TomG

I think I gave $1,695 for my RDTH60 a year and a half ago; don't know about the accessories you listed and there was no shipping. The dealer delivered it along with my tractor.

PRICE OF BUSH HOG MODEL RDTH72 MOWER
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 3 Post by Bird Senter

Roger, I have the 650. 6 and a half foot max depth, 16" and 8" buckets. Only problem I've had with it is in tough digging (dry clay or rocks) it'll pick the back end of the tractor right off the ground and drag it around. Other than that, it's been a working fool. Since I bushed the toplink attaching point, I haven't seen any wear and tear on the tractor, and it's MUCH more convenient than a frame mount. Takes about 5 minutes to attach or detach.

JD 650 4wd backhoe
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 12 Post by Paul Fox

I have the starting bid on the manuals at $10.00 each.I included the link to the tech manual. to get to the parts manual look at sellers other actions .it will show you the other manuals I have up for bids.

THANK YOU!
JIM

Backhoe spool valves stuck leaking - HELP
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 16 Post by Jim Reichard

I have a belly mower, 3 blades. I can get the 'ball park look' with my grass. Mostly 'orchard grass' with some Kentucky Bluegrass around the house where seeding was done post construction. I mow a different direction each time I mow. Length wise, diagonal left, diagonal right, width wise. My neighbors continue to 'laugh' at my anal retention, but everytime I set out on the deck, I can smell the ball park dogs.

Striping Mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 10 Post by Rod

I got a free video from them. I think they have a great machince but since I have the other attachments I don't need it. I personal think it's over priced. But call for a video, it's free and you can make up your own mind.

TR3 tractor rake
Operating and Attachments
Replies 2 Post by DanaT

Since I got so much info here to help in my purchase, I thought I'd at least mention what kind of deal I finally ended up with:TC 40 D, hydro, supersteer, 17LA loader with ATI skid steer quick attach plate, rear remote & hoses to run 4n1 bucket, 2nd rear remote & hydraulic toplink, 73" CAL brand skidsteer 4n1 bucket with teeth, grill guard, filled R4 tires, delivered & 50 hour service (I pay fluid & filter costs).$25,100I also added:<br>CAL brand skidsteer pallet forks $690<br>Woods B209 (9 shank) boxblade $1200<br>Rollings brand 8 foot rake $535Grand total of $27,525 + TAX + a couple legal fees.I took advantage of the new lower interest rate program at 3.9% for 36 months. I'm told there are currently some cash incentives for the dealers on certain models; something like $550 on the TC40s.While NONE of the area dealers are close to the best deals I'm seeing posted here, I was able to get the dealer I most wanted to do the deal with (clearly the most knowledgeable & closest too!)to offer an equivilent package to the best offer I had elsewhere. Furthermore, this dealer has nearly everything in stock......other dealers would need 6-8 weeks to deliver.<br>Since 1 of the items not in stock was the 73" 4n1, he is delivering the tractor with a (slightly smaller)loaner 4n1; he may be able to offer a loaner boxblade too, as the particular Woods model I wanted is also on order. Although I'd love to match some of the deals I see here, service like that was worth a few dollars more to me.I should have my new unit this weekend. Thanks for the wealth of information-Andrew

What I paid for TC40D in NC
New Holland Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Andrew Lawton

Dang it Bird, its my keyboard hanging up again.....yep, that's it....must be the keyboard.

Looking for advice on a tractor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 19 Post by Roger L.

My previous tractor was an IH 234. Mine was a gear tractor though. I bought it in 1991 for 6K and another 1.5k for a 5 ft Woods belly mower. When I got it it had 99 hours on it. I never had a bit of trouble with it. Mowed 5 acres every two to three weeks, and it did a good job. When I traded up to a Ford/NH 1630, (if there were an equivalent, it would be a TC27, I got 5K on trade. I loved my 234, but I wanted newer. When I traded it still had less than 500 hours on it. Traded it in in 1999. I don't know how the hydro is, but the gear ran great. Good luck on your purchase if you get it. Oh, by the way, when I got mine there was no ROPs on it. The dealer said that they couldn't put one on for liability reasons. But I still managed to mow my hills with not even a hint of being unstable.

234 International
Tractor Projects
Replies 4 Post by Greg Erceg

Yes the 650 is a Yanmar, built to JD specs. Other than the engine, I don't know that it equates to any specific model of Yanmar, but I could be wrong on that. I've been well-pleased for the last 13 years with my '88 750, which is also a Yanmar. Rugged little tractor, haven't put a nickle into it beyond oil and filter changes, and one battery.

JD 650 info wanted
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Paul Fox

Phil, I think you'll find that the Kubota loader numbers (after the letters "LA") indicate the number of kilograms it's supposed to be able to lift to full height. So an LA450 should pick up 50 kg. more than an LA400.

LB400 and LA450 loader
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Bird Senter